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DemocratBill · H.R. 2586· House(119-HR-2586)

Reentry Act of 2025

Rep. Tonko
Age: 77 years
New York
Introduced
4/1/2025
Last activity
4/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Paul Tonko
Cosponsors
Democrat - 70Republican - 16
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The ``Reentry Act of 2025'' aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act. This change would allow States to provide medical assistance to inmates during the 30-day period before they are released from a public institution. Additionally, the bill requires the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission to submit a report to Congress within 18 months of enactment. This report must analyze health and safety standards for inmates and the impact of the new amendment. The report should also include information regarding the transition of individuals back into the community.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6

    The bill facilitates healthcare continuity for individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community.

  • Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?+5

    The bill expands Medicaid eligibility to include the 30-day period prior to an inmate's release.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    Expanding Medicaid access directly benefits low-income individuals transitioning out of incarceration.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.